Lyall My heart rate skyrocketed by the minute as I paced outside the clinic. After trying to get into the examination room several times and getting kicked out by the healer each time, I had no choice but to remain in the hallway. I was sweating profusely as I tucked my shaky hands into my pockets. I could feel Aria through our mate bond and she seemed to be hanging on, only by a thread. “Come on, Aria. Fight this.” I whispered through the mind-link, unsurprised that I didn’t get a response back. Never in my life have I prayed to a goddess or any deity, even when I was on the brink of death, I never felt the need to till now. I prayed to every god and goddess I could think of to please bring my mate back to me, alive and well. “Sit, Lyall. Pacing will do you no good.” Serene said and

